116th Boston Marathon - Complete Coverage

photo credit: Victah Sailer Can Mutai Repeat His 2011 Performance?

116 years is a long time for anything, and to have something represent the pinnacle of achievement for that many years is remarkable. And the Boston Marathon is remarkable.

To run the Boston Marathon is a goal for many marathoners, but at the front are men and women who know that winning the Boston Marathon may be the highlight of their career and provide a level of notoriety for the rest of their life. With our coverage, we try to provide something for everyone. Here, the avid follower of the elite athletes and competition junkies can learn about the runners who will make up the field, their past achievements and how they might challenge each other. For those who are running or wish to watch their friends participating on the course, we have an interactive mile/time calculator to assist in knowing when EVERY runner will pass their specific mile marks. For those interested in learning about the history of this American institution, there are articles and videos talking about the history and significance of the Boston Marathon. Whatever you are looking for, find it here...

And... More Coming Every Day through LIVE COVERAGE on race day and following.

Now: Live Coverage of the Marathon

The Elite Race Post-Race/Race Writeups The Weather... The Favorites Faltering... Many Surprises... That could sum up many marathons - but read the articles to know what took place. Post Race Articles: The Men's Race The Women's Race If you want to experience the mile-by-mile excitement, read our during-the-race coverage: Live Coverage - As It Happens And, for those not among the leaders, we have the full results: Complete Searchable Results Below, all of the pre-race coverage - still as interesting as when we wrote it. Race Preview / Starter List We love Boston - who couldn't. With the course record falling in each of the two previous years - and the 2011 race setting the record for the fastest marathon ever run (2:03:02), it seems like it might be tough for Boston to live up to the last two years. But this is Boston and something always happens - what will it be for 2012? We shall see.. The men's race at Boston will feature Geoffrey Mutai who ran the fastest marathon ever at the 2011 Boston Marathon and followed that up by smashing the course record at the New York City Marathon - he is fast. What will he do in 2012? And, will any of the others in the field stand a chance against this man who seems more than invincible? The women's race sees the return of the first (Caroline Kilel), third (Sharon Cherop) and fourth (Caroline Rotich) finishers from the 2011 race, but no clear favorite for the win. The 2012 Boston Marathon Preview / Starter List / Prize Money Previous Head-To-Head Performances/Meetings See how top runners on the 2012 roster have matched up before at various marathons. Analyze these repeat rivalries and make your decisions on who will be first to the finish. Previous Elite Head-To-Head Performances Athlete Bios Learn more about some top contenders at this year's Boston Marathon - who they are, where they came from, how they have been doing. The Men | The Women    The Boston Marathon Course Want to experience the Boston Marathon firsthand? One intrepid marathoner ran the 2006 Boston Marathon with camera and digital recorder at the ready. Over 200 photographs and a dozen interviews will let you feel what running a 2:48 Boston Marathon is like, without all the winter training and muscle soreness. Boston Marathon Course - From the Inside    Read All About It... Boston may have written the book on the modern-day marathon, but here are some books written about the Boston Marathon. Boston Marathon Books

Video Features Hungry for more information about the Boston Marathon? Check out a collection of video coverage we have sorted through for your reference. You will find interviews, recaps of past races, inspirational stories, historical footage, even a course tour. Video Introduction Athletes History The Course Interviews Inspiration    Boston Marathon Interactive Pace Calculator & Spectator Viewing Guide Our interactive Pace Calculator provides split points and times based on even pace or pace adjusted for the hills. It also provides time-of-day information so spectators can find and watch their favorite runner on the course. Print this, use it for yourself and give it to your friends/family who want to find you. The Boston Marathon Pace Calculator/Spectator Viewing Guide    What Others Are Writing... We're not the only ones covering this prestigious race. Check out links to press releases and news articles not written by the MarathonGuide.com staff, but hand-delivered to you anyway. Boston Marathon Press Releases Boston Marathon News    Current Boston Qualifying Criteria So You Want to Run Boston... Eveyone wants to run Boston - it's the only major marathon with a qualifying time and requirements - meaning that if you say "I ran Boston" everyone immediately knows that you are a serious runner. You trained, you worked hard at it, you ran fast... You want a fast time - where do people go to qualify for Boston. Here is the answer: The Top Boston Qualifying Races    Past Years... It's not quite 116 years, but MarathonGuide.com has been covering the Boston Marathon since 2001. Our past coverage can tell you at which mile runners make their moves and who has been successful - and who has failed - in past races. Boston Marathon 2011 Boston Marathon 2010 Boston Marathon 2009 Boston Marathon 2008 Boston Marathon 2007 Boston Marathon 2006 Boston Marathon 2005 Boston Marathon 2004 Boston Marathon 2003 Boston Marathon 2002 Boston Marathon 2001